Family Caregiver Support Program: This program provides support services to family and

informal caregivers, including information about available services, assistance in accessing these services, counseling, support groups, caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services to complement the care provided.

• Community Choices Waiver: Designed for seniors with disabilities, this waiver offers financial assistance for in-home care services, enabling individuals to remain in their homes rather than moving to long-term care facilities.

• Home and Community-Based Services Waiver: Aimed at seniors at risk of institutionalization, this program provides support for various home care services.

PACE is a Medicare program that covers medical, social service, and long-term care costs. It allows eligible individuals aged 55 or older to continue living at home instead of moving to a long-term care facility.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers programs that may provide health benefits or financial assistance to veterans and their surviving spouses, which can be used to cover inhome care services.

This program provides financial assistance to caregivers, allowing them to receive temporary relief from their caregiving duties.

For personalized assistance and to explore these options further, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging through the SCDOA or visit GetCareSC.com, which offers a comprehensive directory of services available in your area.